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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 681.04 and 283.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 681.04 and 283.70 is: 391.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 681.04 = 283.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/681.04 = 283.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 681.04 × 283.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 193,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,211.05/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.54

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