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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 681.21 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 681.21 and 346.28 is: 477.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 681.21 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/681.21 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 681.21 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 235,885.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,885.99/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.88

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