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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.98, 741.86 and 440.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.98, 741.86 and 440.00 is: 659.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.98 : 741.86 = 440.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.98/741.86 = 440.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.98x = 741.86 × 440.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.98x = 326,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,416.92/494.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.46

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