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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.42, 681.30 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.42, 681.30 and 307.18 is: 424.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.42 : 681.30 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.42/681.30 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.42x = 681.30 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.42x = 209,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,281.73/493.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.15

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