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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.32, 680.94 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.32, 680.94 and 336.18 is: 464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.32 : 680.94 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.32/680.94 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.32x = 680.94 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.32x = 228,918.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,918.41/493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.04

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