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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.54, 740.61 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.54, 740.61 and 443.12 is: 664.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.54 : 740.61 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.54/740.61 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.54x = 740.61 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.54x = 328,179.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,179.10/493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.95

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