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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 681.66 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 681.66 and 294.73 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 681.66 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/681.66 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 681.66 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 200,905.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,905.65/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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