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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.12, 742.22 and 311.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.12, 742.22 and 311.63 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.12 : 742.22 = 311.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.12/742.22 = 311.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.12x = 742.22 × 311.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.12x = 231,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,300.65/494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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