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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.86, 742.65 and 399.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.86, 742.65 and 399.82 is: 600.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.86 : 742.65 = 399.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.86/742.65 = 399.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.86x = 742.65 × 399.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.86x = 296,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,926.32/494.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.02

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