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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 681.45 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 681.45 and 307.18 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 681.45 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/681.45 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 681.45 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 209,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,323.64/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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