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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 739.26 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 739.26 and 419.67 is: 628.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 739.26 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/739.26 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 739.26 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 310,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,245.24/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.47

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