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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 740.22 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 740.22 and 301.26 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 740.22 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/740.22 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 740.22 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 222,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,998.68/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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