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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.74, 681.60 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.74, 681.60 and 346.32 is: 478.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.74 : 681.60 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.74/681.60 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.74x = 681.60 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.74x = 236,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,051.71/493.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.09

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