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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 681.32 and 283.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 681.32 and 283.98 is: 391.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 681.32 = 283.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/681.32 = 283.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 681.32 × 283.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 193,484.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,484.52/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.79

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