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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.12, 738.44 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.12, 738.44 and 431.16 is: 645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.12 : 738.44 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.12/738.44 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.12x = 738.44 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.12x = 318,385.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,385.79/493.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.66

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