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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.85, 741.48 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.85, 741.48 and 275.28 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.85 : 741.48 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.85/741.48 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.85x = 741.48 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.85x = 204,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,114.61/494.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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