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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 740.10 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 740.10 and 454.68 is: 681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 740.10 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/740.10 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 740.10 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 336,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,508.67/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.14

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