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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.18, 741.29 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.18, 741.29 and 288.63 is: 432.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.18 : 741.29 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.18/741.29 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.18x = 741.29 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.18x = 213,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,958.53/494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.96

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