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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 738.95 and 405.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 738.95 and 405.56 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 738.95 = 405.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/738.95 = 405.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 738.95 × 405.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 299,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,688.38/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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