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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 679.98 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 679.98 and 437.80 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 679.98 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/679.98 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 679.98 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 297,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,695.24/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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