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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 681.77 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 681.77 and 317.25 is: 437.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 681.77 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/681.77 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 681.77 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 216,289.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,289.95/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.59

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