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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 741.03 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 741.03 and 301.59 is: 452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 741.03 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/741.03 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 741.03 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 223,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,487.24/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.39

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