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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 738.54 and 477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 738.54 and 477 is: 712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 738.54 = 477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/738.54 = 477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 738.54 × 477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 352,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,283.58/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.72

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