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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 682.23 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 682.23 and 317.22 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 682.23 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/682.23 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 682.23 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 216,417.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,417.00/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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