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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 741.94 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 741.94 and 289.42 is: 433.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 741.94 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/741.94 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 741.94 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 214,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,729.70/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.99

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