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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 681.08 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 681.08 and 415.44 is: 572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 681.08 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/681.08 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 681.08 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 282,947.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947.88/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.47

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