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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.21, 679.87 and 353.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.21, 679.87 and 353.49 is: 487.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.21 : 679.87 = 353.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.21/679.87 = 353.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.21x = 679.87 × 353.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.21x = 240,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,327.25/493.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.27

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