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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 740.34 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 740.34 and 463.50 is: 695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 740.34 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/740.34 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 740.34 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 343,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,147.59/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.76

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