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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 680.88 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 680.88 and 294.36 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 680.88 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/680.88 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 680.88 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 200,423.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,423.84/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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