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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.05, 741.10 and 421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.05, 741.10 and 421.46 is: 632.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.05 : 741.10 = 421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.05/741.10 = 421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.05x = 741.10 × 421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.05x = 312,344.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,344.01/494.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.21

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