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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 683.08 and 317.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 683.08 and 317.98 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 683.08 = 317.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/683.08 = 317.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 683.08 × 317.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 217,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,205.78/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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