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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.97, 681.21 and 346.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.97, 681.21 and 346.55 is: 477.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.97 : 681.21 = 346.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.97/681.21 = 346.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.97x = 681.21 × 346.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.97x = 236,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,069.92/493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.91

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