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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 834.87 and 494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 834.87 and 494.64 is: 682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 834.87 = 494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/834.87 = 494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 834.87 × 494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 412,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,960.10/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.03

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