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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 738.46 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 738.46 and 310.18 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 738.46 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/738.46 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 738.46 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 229,055.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,055.52/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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