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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.24, 680.76 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.24, 680.76 and 410.24 is: 566.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.24 : 680.76 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.24/680.76 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.24x = 680.76 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.24x = 279,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,274.98/493.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.21

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