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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.02, 740.55 and 311.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.02, 740.55 and 311.02 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.02 : 740.55 = 311.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.02/740.55 = 311.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.02x = 740.55 × 311.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.02x = 230,325.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,325.86/494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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