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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.94, 682.94 and 317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.94, 682.94 and 317.94 is: 438.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.94 : 682.94 = 317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.94/682.94 = 317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.94x = 682.94 × 317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.94x = 217,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,132.35/494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.70

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