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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.95, 681.66 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.95, 681.66 and 294.81 is: 406.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.95 : 681.66 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.95/681.66 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.95x = 681.66 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.95x = 200,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,960.18/493.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.84

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