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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.42, 682.88 and 454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.42, 682.88 and 454.93 is: 628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.42 : 682.88 = 454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.42/682.88 = 454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.42x = 682.88 × 454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.42x = 310,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,658.62/494.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.34

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