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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.39, 741.58 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.39, 741.58 and 301.97 is: 452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.39 : 741.58 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.39/741.58 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.39x = 741.58 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.39x = 223,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,930.45/494.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.95

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