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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 682.74 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 682.74 and 411.66 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 682.74 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/682.74 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 682.74 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 281,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,056.75/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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