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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 740.66 and 469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 740.66 and 469.76 is: 704.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 740.66 = 469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/740.66 = 469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 740.66 × 469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 347,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,932.44/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.23

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