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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.11, 818.10 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.11, 818.10 and 494.10 is: 682.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.11 : 818.10 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.11/818.10 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.11x = 818.10 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.11x = 404,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,223.21/592.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.68

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