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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.10, 676.07 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.10, 676.07 and 484.32 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.10 : 676.07 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.10/676.07 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.10x = 676.07 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.10x = 327,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,431.80/493.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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