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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.11, 740.16 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.11, 740.16 and 482.09 is: 723.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.11 : 740.16 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.11/740.16 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.11x = 740.16 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.11x = 356,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,820.03/493.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.61

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