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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 740.41 and 318.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 740.41 and 318.49 is: 477.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 740.41 = 318.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/740.41 = 318.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 740.41 × 318.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 235,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,810.53/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.19

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