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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.23, 682.04 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.23, 682.04 and 319.88 is: 441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.23 : 682.04 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.23/682.04 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.23x = 682.04 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.23x = 218,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,168.34/494.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.43

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