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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 738.90 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 738.90 and 450.60 is: 674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 738.90 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/738.90 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 738.90 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 332,948.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,948.34/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.26

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