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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 680.76 and 482.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 680.76 and 482.04 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 680.76 = 482.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/680.76 = 482.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 680.76 × 482.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 328,153.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,153.55/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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