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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 683.10 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 683.10 and 429.12 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 683.10 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/683.10 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 683.10 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 293,131.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,131.87/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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