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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.86, 496.56 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.86, 496.56 and 304.74 is: 455.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.86 : 496.56 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.86/496.56 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.86x = 496.56 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.86x = 151,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,321.69/331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.98

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