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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.83, 741.19 and 464.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.83, 741.19 and 464.06 is: 696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.83 : 741.19 = 464.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.83/741.19 = 464.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.83x = 741.19 × 464.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.83x = 343,952.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,952.93/493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.51

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