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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 681.60 and 416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 681.60 and 416.64 is: 574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 681.60 = 416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/681.60 = 416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 681.60 × 416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 283,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,981.82/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.40

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