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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.60, 738.58 and 406.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.60, 738.58 and 406.12 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.60 : 738.58 = 406.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.60/738.58 = 406.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.60x = 738.58 × 406.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.60x = 299,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,953.47/493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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