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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 739.32 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 739.32 and 310.96 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 739.32 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/739.32 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 739.32 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 229,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,898.95/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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