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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.93, 682.97 and 317.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.93, 682.97 and 317.64 is: 438.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.93 : 682.97 = 317.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.93/682.97 = 317.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.93x = 682.97 × 317.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.93x = 216,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,938.59/494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.32

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