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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.48, 682.20 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.48, 682.20 and 287.44 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.48 : 682.20 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.48/682.20 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.48x = 682.20 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.48x = 196,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,091.57/494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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