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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.90, 683 and 319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.90, 683 and 319.94 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.90 : 683 = 319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.90/683 = 319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.90x = 683 × 319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.90x = 218,519.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,519.02/494.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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