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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.19, 741.02 and 407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.19, 741.02 and 407.25 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.19 : 741.02 = 407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.19/741.02 = 407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.19x = 741.02 × 407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.19x = 301,778.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,778.36/494.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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