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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.20, 681.46 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.20, 681.46 and 424.50 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.20 : 681.46 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.20/681.46 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.20x = 681.46 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.20x = 289,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,279.77/494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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