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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.63, 741.95 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.63, 741.95 and 206.07 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.63 : 741.95 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.63/741.95 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.63x = 741.95 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.63x = 152,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,892.61/494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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