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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 682.72 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 682.72 and 308.12 is: 425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 682.72 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/682.72 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 682.72 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 210,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,359.69/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.31

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