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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.31, 680.72 and 296.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.31, 680.72 and 296.82 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.31 : 680.72 = 296.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.31/680.72 = 296.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.31x = 680.72 × 296.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.31x = 202,049.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,049.83/493.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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