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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.81, 681.52 and 410.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.81, 681.52 and 410.77 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.81 : 681.52 = 410.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.81/681.52 = 410.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.81x = 681.52 × 410.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.81x = 279,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,947.97/493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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