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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 680.64 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 680.64 and 336.06 is: 463.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 680.64 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/680.64 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 680.64 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 228,735.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,735.88/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.78

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