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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 740.64 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 740.64 and 402.76 is: 603.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 740.64 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/740.64 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 740.64 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 298,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,300.17/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.21

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