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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.86, 741.39 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.86, 741.39 and 452.55 is: 679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.86 : 741.39 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.86/741.39 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.86x = 741.39 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.86x = 335,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,516.04/493.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.37

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