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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.69, 682.61 and 305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.69, 682.61 and 305.60 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.69 : 682.61 = 305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.69/682.61 = 305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.69x = 682.61 × 305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.69x = 208,600.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,600.67/494.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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