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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.67, 681.37 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.67, 681.37 and 328.12 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.67 : 681.37 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.67/681.37 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.67x = 681.37 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.67x = 223,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,568.60/493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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