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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.51, 741.06 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.51, 741.06 and 320.60 is: 481.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.51 : 741.06 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.51/741.06 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.51x = 741.06 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.51x = 237,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,585.69/493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.42

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