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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 682.14 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 682.14 and 411.24 is: 567.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 682.14 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/682.14 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 682.14 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 280,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,523.25/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.59

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