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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.38, 681.86 and 317.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.38, 681.86 and 317.19 is: 437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.38 : 681.86 = 317.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.38/681.86 = 317.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.38x = 681.86 × 317.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.38x = 216,279.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,279.97/494.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.48

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