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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 680.94 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 680.94 and 428.22 is: 590.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 680.94 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/680.94 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 680.94 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 291,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,592.13/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.58

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