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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.26, 682.26 and 307.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.26, 682.26 and 307.78 is: 424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.26 : 682.26 = 307.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.26/682.26 = 307.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.26x = 682.26 × 307.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.26x = 209,985.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,985.98/494.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.85

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