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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.55, 741.86 and 421.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.55, 741.86 and 421.97 is: 632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.55 : 741.86 = 421.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.55/741.86 = 421.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.55x = 741.86 × 421.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.55x = 313,036.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,036.85/494.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.97

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