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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 737.96 and 484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 737.96 and 484.93 is: 724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 737.96 = 484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/737.96 = 484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 737.96 × 484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 357,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,858.94/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.35

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