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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.63, 681.42 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.63, 681.42 and 297.21 is: 410.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.63 : 681.42 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.63/681.42 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.63x = 681.42 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.63x = 202,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,524.84/493.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.28

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