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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.02, 741.48 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.02, 741.48 and 311.74 is: 467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.02 : 741.48 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.02/741.48 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.02x = 741.48 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.02x = 231,148.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,148.98/494.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.89

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