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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 741.12 and 417.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 741.12 and 417.13 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 741.12 = 417.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/741.12 = 417.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 741.12 × 417.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 309,141.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,141.30/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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