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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 740.70 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 740.70 and 301.80 is: 452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 740.70 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/740.70 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 740.70 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 223,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,543.26/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.15

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