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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.70, 680.95 and 336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.70, 680.95 and 336.23 is: 463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.70 : 680.95 = 336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.70/680.95 = 336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.70x = 680.95 × 336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.70x = 228,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,955.39/493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.76

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