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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.43, 739.04 and 287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.43, 739.04 and 287.69 is: 430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.43 : 739.04 = 287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.43/739.04 = 287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.43x = 739.04 × 287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.43x = 212,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,614.83/493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.89

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