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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 739.82 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 739.82 and 453.94 is: 679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 739.82 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/739.82 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 739.82 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 335,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,833.18/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.78

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