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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.32, 740.61 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.32, 740.61 and 311.48 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.32 : 740.61 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.32/740.61 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.32x = 740.61 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.32x = 230,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,681.50/493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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