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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.17, 680.02 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.17, 680.02 and 306.60 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.17 : 680.02 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.17/680.02 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.17x = 680.02 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.17x = 208,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,494.13/493.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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