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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.70, 741.81 and 289.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.70, 741.81 and 289.31 is: 433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.70 : 741.81 = 289.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.70/741.81 = 289.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.70x = 741.81 × 289.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.70x = 214,613.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,613.05/494.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.82

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