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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 682.49 and 319.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 682.49 and 319.73 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 682.49 = 319.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/682.49 = 319.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 682.49 × 319.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 218,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,212.53/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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