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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 681.48 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 681.48 and 307.48 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 681.48 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/681.48 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 681.48 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 209,541.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,541.47/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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