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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 741.46 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 741.46 and 289.09 is: 433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 741.46 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/741.46 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 741.46 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 214,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,350.23/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.50

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