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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 742.38 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 742.38 and 443.62 is: 665.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 742.38 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/742.38 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 742.38 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 329,334.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,334.62/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.67

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