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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 681 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 681 and 410.40 is: 566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 681 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/681 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 681 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 279,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,482.40/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.40

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