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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 680.87 and 345.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 680.87 and 345.96 is: 477.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 680.87 = 345.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/680.87 = 345.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 680.87 × 345.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 235,553.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,553.79/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.24

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