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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 682.07 and 319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 682.07 and 319.54 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 682.07 = 319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/682.07 = 319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 682.07 × 319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 217,946.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,946.54/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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