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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.57, 740.99 and 311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.57, 740.99 and 311.73 is: 468.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.57 : 740.99 = 311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.57/740.99 = 311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.57x = 740.99 × 311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.57x = 230,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,988.81/493.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.00

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