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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 740.64 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 740.64 and 329.49 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 740.64 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/740.64 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 740.64 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 244,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,037.49/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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