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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.91, 681.75 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.91, 681.75 and 294.74 is: 406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.91 : 681.75 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.91/681.75 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.91x = 681.75 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.91x = 200,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,940.70/493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.83

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