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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.09, 681.45 and 319.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.09, 681.45 and 319.13 is: 440.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.09 : 681.45 = 319.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.09/681.45 = 319.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.09x = 681.45 × 319.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.09x = 217,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,471.14/494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.14

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