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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 681.48 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 681.48 and 319.14 is: 440.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 681.48 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/681.48 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 681.48 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 217,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,487.53/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.17

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