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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 681.83 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 681.83 and 307.48 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 681.83 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/681.83 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 681.83 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 209,647.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,647.41/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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