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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.27, 682.07 and 316.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.27, 682.07 and 316.98 is: 437.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.27 : 682.07 = 316.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.27/682.07 = 316.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.27x = 682.07 × 316.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.27x = 216,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,202.75/494.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.42

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