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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 680.97 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 680.97 and 443.26 is: 610.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 680.97 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/680.97 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 680.97 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 301,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,846.76/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.16

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