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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.65, 740.84 and 288.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.65, 740.84 and 288.29 is: 432.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.65 : 740.84 = 288.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.65/740.84 = 288.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.65x = 740.84 × 288.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.65x = 213,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,571.62/493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.63

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