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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.97, 740.16 and 310.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.97, 740.16 and 310.82 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.97 : 740.16 = 310.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.97/740.16 = 310.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.97x = 740.16 × 310.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.97x = 230,052.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,052.83/493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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