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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 679.98 and 474.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 679.98 and 474.33 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 679.98 = 474.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/679.98 = 474.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 679.98 × 474.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 322,534.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,534.91/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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