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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.57, 681.86 and 405.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.57, 681.86 and 405.73 is: 559.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.57 : 681.86 = 405.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.57/681.86 = 405.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.57x = 681.86 × 405.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.57x = 276,651.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,651.06/494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.38

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