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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.80, 804.90 and 494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.80, 804.90 and 494.60 is: 740.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.80 : 804.90 = 494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.80/804.90 = 494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.80x = 804.90 × 494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.80x = 398,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,103.54/537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.24

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