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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 680.85 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 680.85 and 306.69 is: 423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 680.85 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/680.85 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 680.85 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 208,806.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,806.48/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.44

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