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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 681.12 and 338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 681.12 and 338 is: 466.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 681.12 = 338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/681.12 = 338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 681.12 × 338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 230,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,218.56/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.71

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