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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.48, 740.34 and 401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.48, 740.34 and 401.38 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.48 : 740.34 = 401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.48/740.34 = 401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.48x = 740.34 × 401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.48x = 297,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,153.97/494.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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