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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.32, 681.78 and 457.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.32, 681.78 and 457.92 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.32 : 681.78 = 457.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.32/681.78 = 457.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.32x = 681.78 × 457.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.32x = 312,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,200.70/494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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