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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.67, 740.51 and 310.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.67, 740.51 and 310.34 is: 465.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.67 : 740.51 = 310.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.67/740.51 = 310.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.67x = 740.51 × 310.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.67x = 229,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,809.87/493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.51

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