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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 672.48 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 672.48 and 494.10 is: 672.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 672.48 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/672.48 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 672.48 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 332,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,272.37/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.48

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