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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 682.07 and 307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 682.07 and 307.73 is: 424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 682.07 = 307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/682.07 = 307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 682.07 × 307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 209,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,895.30/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.69

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