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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.36, 679.08 and 423.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.36, 679.08 and 423.12 is: 582.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.36 : 679.08 = 423.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.36/679.08 = 423.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.36x = 679.08 × 423.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.36x = 287,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,332.33/493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.40

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