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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.43, 735.38 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.43, 735.38 and 492.66 is: 734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.43 : 735.38 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.43/735.38 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.43x = 735.38 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.43x = 362,289.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,289.85/493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.23

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