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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 681.95 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 681.95 and 307.64 is: 424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 681.95 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/681.95 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 681.95 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 209,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,790.15/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.56

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