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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.60, 740.76 and 310.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.60, 740.76 and 310.72 is: 466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.60 : 740.76 = 310.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.60/740.76 = 310.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.60x = 740.76 × 310.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.60x = 230,168.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,168.95/493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.31

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