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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.60, 742.17 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.60, 742.17 and 312.08 is: 468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.60 : 742.17 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.60/742.17 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.60x = 742.17 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.60x = 231,616.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,616.41/494.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.29

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