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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 680.40 and 318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 680.40 and 318.51 is: 439.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 680.40 = 318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/680.40 = 318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 680.40 × 318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 216,714.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,714.20/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.32

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