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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.22, 682.08 and 319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.22, 682.08 and 319.66 is: 441.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.22 : 682.08 = 319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.22/682.08 = 319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.22x = 682.08 × 319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.22x = 218,033.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,033.69/494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.17

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