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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.08, 681.18 and 318.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.08, 681.18 and 318.36 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.08 : 681.18 = 318.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.08/681.18 = 318.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.08x = 681.18 × 318.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.08x = 216,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,860.46/493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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