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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 833.62 and 494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 833.62 and 494 is: 680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 833.62 = 494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/833.62 = 494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 833.62 × 494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 411,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,808.28/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.81

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