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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 680.82 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 680.82 and 306.87 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 680.82 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/680.82 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 680.82 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 208,923.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,923.23/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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