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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.59, 740.79 and 461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.59, 740.79 and 461.65 is: 691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.59 : 740.79 = 461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.59/740.79 = 461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.59x = 740.79 × 461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.59x = 341,982.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,982.00/494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.45

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