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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 681.76 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 681.76 and 317.25 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 681.76 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/681.76 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 681.76 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 216,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,288.36/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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