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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 682.07 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 682.07 and 354.51 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 682.07 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/682.07 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 682.07 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 241,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,798.86/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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