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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 741.30 and 473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 741.30 and 473 is: 710.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 741.30 = 473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/741.30 = 473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 741.30 × 473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 350,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,634.90/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.30

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