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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493.46, 2,240.30 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493.46, 2,240.30 and 397.80 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493.46 : 2,240.30 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493.46/2,240.30 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493.46x = 2,240.30 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493.46x = 891,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,178.15/1,493.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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