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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.80, 683.04 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.80, 683.04 and 376.79 is: 520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.80 : 683.04 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.80/683.04 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.80x = 683.04 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.80x = 257,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,362.64/494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.13

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