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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.83, 742.42 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.83, 742.42 and 330.96 is: 496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.83 : 742.42 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.83/742.42 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.83x = 742.42 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.83x = 245,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,711.32/494.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.56

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