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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 738.33 and 426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 738.33 and 426.09 is: 636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 738.33 = 426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/738.33 = 426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 738.33 × 426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 314,595.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,595.03/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.32

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