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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.88, 682.20 and 424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.88, 682.20 and 424.62 is: 585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.88 : 682.20 = 424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.88/682.20 = 424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.88x = 682.20 × 424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.88x = 289,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,675.76/494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.35

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