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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 741.84 and 474.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 741.84 and 474.39 is: 712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 741.84 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/741.84 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 741.84 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 351,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,921.48/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.42

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