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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.94, 742.42 and 289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.94, 742.42 and 289.48 is: 434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.94 : 742.42 = 289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.94/742.42 = 289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.94x = 742.42 × 289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.94x = 214,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,915.74/494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.23

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