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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 681.08 and 297.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 681.08 and 297.13 is: 409.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 681.08 = 297.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/681.08 = 297.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 681.08 × 297.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 202,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,369.30/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.98

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