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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.06, 742.59 and 322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.06, 742.59 and 322.15 is: 483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.06 : 742.59 = 322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.06/742.59 = 322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.06x = 742.59 × 322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.06x = 239,224.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,224.56/495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.22

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