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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 686.80 and 494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 686.80 and 494.08 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 686.80 = 494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/686.80 = 494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 686.80 × 494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 339,334.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,334.14/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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