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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 680.73 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 680.73 and 296.80 is: 409.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 680.73 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/680.73 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 680.73 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 202,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,040.66/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.62

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