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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.80, 682.68 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.80, 682.68 and 444.40 is: 613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.80 : 682.68 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.80/682.68 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.80x = 682.68 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.80x = 303,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,382.99/494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.14

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