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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 680.40 and 318.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 680.40 and 318.56 is: 439.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 680.40 = 318.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/680.40 = 318.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 680.40 × 318.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 216,748.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,748.22/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.19

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