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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 741.81 and 311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 741.81 and 311.60 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 741.81 = 311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/741.81 = 311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 741.81 × 311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 231,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,151.02/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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