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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.47, 682.07 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.47, 682.07 and 307.55 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.47 : 682.07 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.47/682.07 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.47x = 682.07 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.47x = 209,768.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,768.69/494.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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