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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 832.80 and 493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 832.80 and 493.46 is: 680.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 832.80 = 493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/832.80 = 493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 832.80 × 493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 410,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,953.49/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.18

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