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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 737.13 and 481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 737.13 and 481.59 is: 718.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 737.13 = 481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/737.13 = 481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 737.13 × 481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 354,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,994.44/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.03

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