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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 740.91 and 311.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 740.91 and 311.54 is: 466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 740.91 = 311.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/740.91 = 311.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 740.91 × 311.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 230,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,823.10/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.52

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