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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.67, 740.80 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.67, 740.80 and 443.25 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.67 : 740.80 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.67/740.80 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.67x = 740.80 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.67x = 328,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,360.15/493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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