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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.72, 740.58 and 302.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.72, 740.58 and 302.56 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.72 : 740.58 = 302.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.72/740.58 = 302.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.72x = 740.58 × 302.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.72x = 224,069.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,069.88/493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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