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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 681.87 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 681.87 and 411.03 is: 567.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 681.87 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/681.87 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 681.87 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 280,269.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,269.03/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.28

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