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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.18, 680.47 and 318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.18, 680.47 and 318.49 is: 439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.18 : 680.47 = 318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.18/680.47 = 318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.18x = 680.47 × 318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.18x = 216,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,722.89/493.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.44

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