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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.57, 681.96 and 431.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.57, 681.96 and 431.30 is: 595.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.57 : 681.96 = 431.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.57/681.96 = 431.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.57x = 681.96 × 431.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.57x = 294,129.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,129.35/493.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.92

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