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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 739.69 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 739.69 and 320.04 is: 479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 739.69 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/739.69 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 739.69 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 236,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,729.59/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.90

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