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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 794.01 and 494.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 794.01 and 494.10 is: 740.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 794.01 = 494.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/794.01 = 494.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 794.01 × 494.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 392,320.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,320.34/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.72

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