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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.69, 681.35 and 410.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.69, 681.35 and 410.65 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.69 : 681.35 = 410.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.69/681.35 = 410.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.69x = 681.35 × 410.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.69x = 279,796.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,796.38/493.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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