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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.87, 682.37 and 404.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.87, 682.37 and 404.87 is: 558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.87 : 682.37 = 404.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.87/682.37 = 404.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.87x = 682.37 × 404.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.87x = 276,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,269.78/494.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.27

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