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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 681.90 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 681.90 and 407.22 is: 561.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 681.90 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/681.90 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 681.90 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 277,683.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,683.32/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.32

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