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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.79, 681.39 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.79, 681.39 and 283.95 is: 391.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.79 : 681.39 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.79/681.39 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.79x = 681.39 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.79x = 193,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,480.69/493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.83

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