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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.30, 681.07 and 306.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.30, 681.07 and 306.99 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.30 : 681.07 = 306.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.30/681.07 = 306.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.30x = 681.07 × 306.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.30x = 209,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,081.68/493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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