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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.69, 746.87 and 493.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.69, 746.87 and 493.84 is: 741.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.69 : 746.87 = 493.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.69/746.87 = 493.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.69x = 746.87 × 493.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.69x = 368,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,832.75/497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.09

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