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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.78, 741.36 and 311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.78, 741.36 and 311.72 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.78 : 741.36 = 311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.78/741.36 = 311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.78x = 741.36 × 311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.78x = 231,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,096.74/494.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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