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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.34, 741.45 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.34, 741.45 and 289.32 is: 433.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.34 : 741.45 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.34/741.45 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.34x = 741.45 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.34x = 214,516.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516.31/494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.94

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