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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 679.92 and 473.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 679.92 and 473.42 is: 652.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 679.92 = 473.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/679.92 = 473.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 679.92 × 473.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 321,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,887.73/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.39

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