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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.49, 738.43 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.49, 738.43 and 406.45 is: 608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.49 : 738.43 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.49/738.43 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.49x = 738.43 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.49x = 300,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,130.17/493.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.18

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