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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 742.13 and 289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 742.13 and 289.54 is: 434.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 742.13 = 289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/742.13 = 289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 742.13 × 289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 214,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,876.32/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.16

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