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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.71, 682.49 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.71, 682.49 and 317.64 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.71 : 682.49 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.71/682.49 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.71x = 682.49 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.71x = 216,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,786.12/494.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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