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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 752.64 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 752.64 and 494.56 is: 740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 752.64 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/752.64 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 752.64 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 372,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,225.64/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.78

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