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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.77, 742.73 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.77, 742.73 and 289.48 is: 434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.77 : 742.73 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.77/742.73 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.77x = 742.73 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.77x = 215,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,005.66/494.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.56

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