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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 680.88 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 680.88 and 431.52 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 680.88 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/680.88 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 680.88 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 293,813.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,813.34/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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