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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 741 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 741 and 302.82 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 741 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/741 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 741 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 224,389.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,389.62/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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