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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 738 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 738 and 406.88 is: 608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 738 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/738 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 738 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 300,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,277.44/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.74

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