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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.72, 683.16 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.72, 683.16 and 467.44 is: 645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.72 : 683.16 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.72/683.16 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.72x = 683.16 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.72x = 319,336.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,336.31/494.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.49

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