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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 682.86 and 308.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 682.86 and 308.31 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 682.86 = 308.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/682.86 = 308.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 682.86 × 308.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 210,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,532.57/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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