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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.60, 741.84 and 440.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.60, 741.84 and 440.32 is: 661.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.60 : 741.84 = 440.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.60/741.84 = 440.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.60x = 741.84 × 440.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.60x = 326,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,646.99/493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.76

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