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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 741.70 and 464.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 741.70 and 464.60 is: 698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 741.70 = 464.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/741.70 = 464.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 741.70 × 464.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 344,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,593.82/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.41

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