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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 681.50 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 681.50 and 400.68 is: 552.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 681.50 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/681.50 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 681.50 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 273,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,061.42/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.44

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