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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 737.67 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 737.67 and 309.54 is: 463.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 737.67 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/737.67 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 737.67 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 228,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,338.37/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.16

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