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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 738.92 and 477.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 738.92 and 477.36 is: 714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 738.92 = 477.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/738.92 = 477.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 738.92 × 477.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 352,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,732.04/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.38

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