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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 741.38 and 311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 741.38 and 311.14 is: 466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 741.38 = 311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/741.38 = 311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 741.38 × 311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 230,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,672.97/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.68

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