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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 681.48 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 681.48 and 337.10 is: 465.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 681.48 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/681.48 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 681.48 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 229,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,723.50/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.36

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