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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.46, 682.30 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.46, 682.30 and 431.96 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.46 : 682.30 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.46/682.30 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.46x = 682.30 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.46x = 294,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,726.31/493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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