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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.50, 738.39 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.50, 738.39 and 310.05 is: 463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.50 : 738.39 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.50/738.39 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.50x = 738.39 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.50x = 228,937.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,937.82/493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.91

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