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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.69, 740.72 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.69, 740.72 and 301.45 is: 452.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.69 : 740.72 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.69/740.72 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.69x = 740.72 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.69x = 223,290.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,290.04/493.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.29

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