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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.58, 682.50 and 494.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.58, 682.50 and 494.11 is: 680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.58 : 682.50 = 494.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.58/682.50 = 494.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.58x = 682.50 × 494.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.58x = 337,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,230.08/495.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.48

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