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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 740.18 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 740.18 and 310.64 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 740.18 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/740.18 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 740.18 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 229,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,930.75/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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