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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.97, 739.95 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.97, 739.95 and 308.27 is: 461.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.97 : 739.95 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.97/739.95 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.97x = 739.95 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.97x = 228,100.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,100.69/493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.77

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