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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 681.57 and 346.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 681.57 and 346.86 is: 478.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 681.57 = 346.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/681.57 = 346.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 681.57 × 346.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 236,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,409.37/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.29

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