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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 740.40 and 422.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 740.40 and 422.21 is: 632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 740.40 = 422.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/740.40 = 422.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 740.40 × 422.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 312,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,604.28/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.99

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