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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 741.27 and 443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 741.27 and 443.56 is: 665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 741.27 = 443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/741.27 = 443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 741.27 × 443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 328,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,797.72/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.61

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