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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 741.66 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 741.66 and 413.76 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 741.66 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/741.66 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 741.66 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 306,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,869.24/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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