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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.17, 738.54 and 310.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.17, 738.54 and 310.11 is: 464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.17 : 738.54 = 310.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.17/738.54 = 310.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.17x = 738.54 × 310.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.17x = 229,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,028.64/493.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.40

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