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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.65, 682.86 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.65, 682.86 and 338.10 is: 466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.65 : 682.86 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.65/682.86 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.65x = 682.86 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.65x = 230,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,874.97/494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.74

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