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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.53, 740.43 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.53, 740.43 and 439.80 is: 659.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.53 : 740.43 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.53/740.43 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.53x = 740.43 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.53x = 325,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,641.11/493.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.82

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