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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 682.98 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 682.98 and 385.32 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 682.98 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/682.98 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 682.98 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 263,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,165.85/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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