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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 681.24 and 458.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 681.24 and 458.47 is: 631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 681.24 = 458.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/681.24 = 458.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 681.24 × 458.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 312,328.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,328.10/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.07

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