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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.87, 681.03 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.87, 681.03 and 424.16 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.87 : 681.03 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.87/681.03 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.87x = 681.03 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.87x = 288,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,868.98/493.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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