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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.60, 681.34 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.60, 681.34 and 307.12 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.60 : 681.34 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.60/681.34 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.60x = 681.34 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.60x = 209,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,253.14/493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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