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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 738.45 and 436.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 738.45 and 436.37 is: 651.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 738.45 = 436.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/738.45 = 436.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 738.45 × 436.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 322,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,237.70/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.33

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