Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 682 and 339.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 494, 682 and 339.04 is: 468.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
494 : 682 = 339.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
494/682 = 339.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
494x = 682 × 339.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
494x = 231,225.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,225.28/494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468.07
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