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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.88, 741.26 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.88, 741.26 and 289.25 is: 433.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.88 : 741.26 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.88/741.26 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.88x = 741.26 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.88x = 214,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,404.30/494.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.25

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