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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 682.11 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 682.11 and 354.60 is: 489.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 682.11 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/682.11 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 682.11 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 241,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,876.21/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.17

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