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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 741.11 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 741.11 and 289.35 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 741.11 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/741.11 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 741.11 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 214,438.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,438.73/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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