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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 680.13 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 680.13 and 494.10 is: 680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 680.13 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/680.13 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 680.13 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 336,052.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,052.23/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.13

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