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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 682.38 and 461.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 682.38 and 461.64 is: 636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 682.38 = 461.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/682.38 = 461.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 682.38 × 461.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 315,013.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,013.90/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.70

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