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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 741.86 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 741.86 and 220.79 is: 331.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 741.86 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/741.86 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 741.86 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 163,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,790.46/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.04

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