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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 681.54 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 681.54 and 346.92 is: 478.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 681.54 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/681.54 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 681.54 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 236,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,439.86/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.12

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