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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.54, 741.36 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.54, 741.36 and 451.75 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.54 : 741.36 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.54/741.36 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.54x = 741.36 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.54x = 334,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,909.38/494.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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