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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.79, 742.74 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.79, 742.74 and 312.28 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.79 : 742.74 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.79/742.74 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.79x = 742.74 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.79x = 231,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,942.60/494.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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