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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 739.33 and 450.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 739.33 and 450.43 is: 674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 739.33 = 450.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/739.33 = 450.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 739.33 × 450.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 333,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,013.44/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.44

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