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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 741.83 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 741.83 and 484.29 is: 727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 741.83 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/741.83 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 741.83 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 359,258.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,258.43/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.23

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