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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.33, 681.53 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.33, 681.53 and 405.49 is: 559.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.33 : 681.53 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.33/681.53 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.33x = 681.53 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.33x = 276,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,350.19/494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.04

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