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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 680.10 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 680.10 and 316.07 is: 435.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 680.10 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/680.10 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 680.10 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 214,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,957.17/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.97

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