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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 681.12 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 681.12 and 307.17 is: 423.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 681.12 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/681.12 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 681.12 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 209,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,219.63/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.82

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