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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 741.66 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 741.66 and 427 is: 640.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 741.66 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/741.66 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 741.66 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 316,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,688.82/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.19

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