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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 681.28 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 681.28 and 307.04 is: 423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 681.28 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/681.28 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 681.28 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 209,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,180.21/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.80

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