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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 682.32 and 482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 682.32 and 482.88 is: 665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 682.32 = 482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/682.32 = 482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 682.32 × 482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 329,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,478.68/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.94

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