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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.72, 682.04 and 424.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.72, 682.04 and 424.50 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.72 : 682.04 = 424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.72/682.04 = 424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.72x = 682.04 × 424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.72x = 289,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,525.98/494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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