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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.55, 740.37 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.55, 740.37 and 407.07 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.55 : 740.37 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.55/740.37 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.55x = 740.37 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.55x = 301,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,382.42/494.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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