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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.57, 682.21 and 428.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.57, 682.21 and 428.96 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.57 : 682.21 = 428.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.57/682.21 = 428.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.57x = 682.21 × 428.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.57x = 292,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,640.80/494.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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