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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 740.52 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 740.52 and 304.06 is: 454.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 740.52 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/740.52 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 740.52 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 225,162.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,162.51/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.95

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