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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 681.78 and 346.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 681.78 and 346.96 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 681.78 = 346.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/681.78 = 346.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 681.78 × 346.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 236,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,550.39/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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