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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.41, 740.87 and 417.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.41, 740.87 and 417.37 is: 626.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.41 : 740.87 = 417.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.41/740.87 = 417.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.41x = 740.87 × 417.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.41x = 309,217.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,217.10/493.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.70

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