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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.64, 741.69 and 289.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.64, 741.69 and 289.71 is: 434.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.64 : 741.69 = 289.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.64/741.69 = 289.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.64x = 741.69 × 289.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.64x = 214,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,875.01/494.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.41

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