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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.43, 678.92 and 482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.43, 678.92 and 482.49 is: 663.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.43 : 678.92 = 482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.43/678.92 = 482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.43x = 678.92 × 482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.43x = 327,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,569.70/493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.87

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