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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.23, 743.10 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.23, 743.10 and 300.70 is: 451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.23 : 743.10 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.23/743.10 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.23x = 743.10 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.23x = 223,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,450.17/495.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.20

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