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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.68, 681.16 and 318.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.68, 681.16 and 318.99 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.68 : 681.16 = 318.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.68/681.16 = 318.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.68x = 681.16 × 318.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.68x = 217,283.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,283.23/493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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