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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 681.62 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 681.62 and 439.16 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 681.62 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/681.62 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 681.62 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 299,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,334.64/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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