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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.58, 682.38 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.58, 682.38 and 308.16 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.58 : 682.38 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.58/682.38 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.58x = 682.38 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.58x = 210,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,282.22/494.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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