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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 680.69 and 318.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 680.69 and 318.57 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 680.69 = 318.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/680.69 = 318.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 680.69 × 318.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 216,847.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,847.41/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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