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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.03, 741.72 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.03, 741.72 and 302.25 is: 452.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.03 : 741.72 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.03/741.72 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.03x = 741.72 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.03x = 224,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,184.87/495.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.87

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