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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 682.17 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 682.17 and 337.60 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 682.17 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/682.17 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 682.17 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 230,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,300.59/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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