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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.91, 738.99 and 422.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.91, 738.99 and 422.01 is: 630.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.91 : 738.99 = 422.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.91/738.99 = 422.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.91x = 738.99 × 422.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.91x = 311,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,861.17/494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.14

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