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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 681.24 and 468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 681.24 and 468 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 681.24 = 468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/681.24 = 468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 681.24 × 468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 318,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,820.32/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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