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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 741.12 and 288.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 741.12 and 288.47 is: 432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 741.12 = 288.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/741.12 = 288.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 741.12 × 288.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 213,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,791.66/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.92

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