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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 742.58 and 311.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 742.58 and 311.57 is: 467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 742.58 = 311.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/742.58 = 311.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 742.58 × 311.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 231,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,365.65/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.63

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