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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.80, 682.80 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.80, 682.80 and 317.52 is: 438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.80 : 682.80 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.80/682.80 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.80x = 682.80 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.80x = 216,802.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,802.66/494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.16

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