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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 680.54 and 318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 680.54 and 318.50 is: 439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 680.54 = 318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/680.54 = 318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 680.54 × 318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 216,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,749.55/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.52

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