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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.47, 741.29 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.47, 741.29 and 301.23 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.47 : 741.29 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.47/741.29 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.47x = 741.29 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.47x = 223,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,297.28/493.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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