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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 681.72 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 681.72 and 346.38 is: 478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 681.72 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/681.72 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 681.72 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 236,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,134.17/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.20

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