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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 682.88 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 682.88 and 308.37 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 682.88 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/682.88 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 682.88 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 210,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,578.16/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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