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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.34, 741.52 and 311.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.34, 741.52 and 311.48 is: 467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.34 : 741.52 = 311.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.34/741.52 = 311.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.34x = 741.52 × 311.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.34x = 230,968.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,968.65/494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.23

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