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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 740.05 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 740.05 and 308.17 is: 462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 740.05 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/740.05 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 740.05 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 228,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,063.36/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.46

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