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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 680.48 and 458.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 680.48 and 458.10 is: 631.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 680.48 = 458.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/680.48 = 458.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 680.48 × 458.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 311,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,725.60/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.94

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