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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.88, 681.54 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.88, 681.54 and 346.76 is: 478.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.88 : 681.54 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.88/681.54 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.88x = 681.54 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.88x = 236,330.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,330.81/493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.52

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