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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.07, 680.04 and 296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.07, 680.04 and 296.54 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.07 : 680.04 = 296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.07/680.04 = 296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.07x = 680.04 × 296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.07x = 201,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,659.06/493.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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