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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 742.24 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 742.24 and 312.24 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 742.24 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/742.24 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 742.24 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 231,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,757.02/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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