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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.67, 681.21 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.67, 681.21 and 307.19 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.67 : 681.21 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.67/681.21 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.67x = 681.21 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.67x = 209,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,260.90/493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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