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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 742.29 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 742.29 and 289.47 is: 434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 742.29 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/742.29 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 742.29 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 214,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,870.69/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.37

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