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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.93, 683.13 and 308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.93, 683.13 and 308.30 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.93 : 683.13 = 308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.93/683.13 = 308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.93x = 683.13 × 308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.93x = 210,608.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,608.98/494.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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