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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 682.35 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 682.35 and 454.56 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 682.35 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/682.35 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 682.35 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 310,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,169.02/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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