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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 736.88 and 426.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 736.88 and 426.12 is: 635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 736.88 = 426.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/736.88 = 426.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 736.88 × 426.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 313,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,999.31/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.42

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