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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.48, 739.31 and 474.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.48, 739.31 and 474.34 is: 710.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.48 : 739.31 = 474.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.48/739.31 = 474.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.48x = 739.31 × 474.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.48x = 350,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,684.31/493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.64

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