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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 680.99 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 680.99 and 283.68 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 680.99 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/680.99 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 680.99 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 193,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,181.82/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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