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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 680.63 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 680.63 and 294.18 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 680.63 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/680.63 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 680.63 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 200,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,227.73/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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