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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 738.99 and 476.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 738.99 and 476.81 is: 714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 738.99 = 476.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/738.99 = 476.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 738.99 × 476.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 352,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,357.82/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.30

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