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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.73, 497.48 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.73, 497.48 and 304.38 is: 455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.73 : 497.48 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.73/497.48 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.73x = 497.48 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.73x = 151,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,421.44/332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.09

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