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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.39, 740.06 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.39, 740.06 and 308.35 is: 462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.39 : 740.06 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.39/740.06 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.39x = 740.06 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.39x = 228,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,194.11/493.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.50

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