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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 681.48 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 681.48 and 346.41 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 681.48 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/681.48 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 681.48 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 236,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,071.49/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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