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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 738.55 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 738.55 and 464.40 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 738.55 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/738.55 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 738.55 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 342,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,982.62/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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