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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.92, 681.62 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.92, 681.62 and 294.85 is: 406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.92 : 681.62 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.92/681.62 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.92x = 681.62 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.92x = 200,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,975.66/493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.90

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