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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 682.89 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 682.89 and 337.52 is: 465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 682.89 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/682.89 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 682.89 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 230,489.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,489.03/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.95

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