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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.23, 739.99 and 416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.23, 739.99 and 416.38 is: 624.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.23 : 739.99 = 416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.23/739.99 = 416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.23x = 739.99 × 416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.23x = 308,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,117.04/493.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.69

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