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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.63, 740.04 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.63, 740.04 and 494.74 is: 682.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.63 : 740.04 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.63/740.04 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.63x = 740.04 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.63x = 366,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,126.46/536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.28

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