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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 681.93 and 431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 681.93 and 431.70 is: 596.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 681.93 = 431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/681.93 = 431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 681.93 × 431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 294,389.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,389.18/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.82

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