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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 681.46 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 681.46 and 317.16 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 681.46 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/681.46 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 681.46 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 216,131.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,131.06/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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