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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 680.83 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 680.83 and 316.44 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 680.83 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/680.83 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 680.83 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 215,441.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,441.05/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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