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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.82, 741.99 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.82, 741.99 and 289.44 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.82 : 741.99 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.82/741.99 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.82x = 741.99 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.82x = 214,762.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,762.67/494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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