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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.87, 742.44 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.87, 742.44 and 289.06 is: 433.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.87 : 742.44 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.87/742.44 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.87x = 742.44 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.87x = 214,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,605.99/494.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.66

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