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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.40, 702.26 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.40, 702.26 and 494.60 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.40 : 702.26 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.40/702.26 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.40x = 702.26 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.40x = 347,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,337.80/507.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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