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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.19, 741.45 and 330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.19, 741.45 and 330.32 is: 495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.19 : 741.45 = 330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.19/741.45 = 330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.19x = 741.45 × 330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.19x = 244,912.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,912.06/494.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.58

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