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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 842.04 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 842.04 and 494.16 is: 682.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 842.04 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/842.04 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 842.04 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 416,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,102.49/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.45

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