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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.70, 681.31 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.70, 681.31 and 297.20 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.70 : 681.31 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.70/681.31 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.70x = 681.31 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.70x = 202,487.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,487.41/493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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