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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 682.38 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 682.38 and 415.67 is: 573.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 682.38 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/682.38 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 682.38 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 283,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,641.48/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.69

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