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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.20, 741.90 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.20, 741.90 and 312.35 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.20 : 741.90 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.20/741.90 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.20x = 741.90 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.20x = 231,732.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,732.47/494.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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