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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 682.32 and 317.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 682.32 and 317.66 is: 438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 682.32 = 317.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/682.32 = 317.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 682.32 × 317.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 216,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,745.77/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.17

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