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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.93, 683.03 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.93, 683.03 and 308.45 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.93 : 683.03 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.93/683.03 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.93x = 683.03 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.93x = 210,675.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,675.65/494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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