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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.27, 741.96 and 313.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.27, 741.96 and 313.02 is: 468.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.27 : 741.96 = 313.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.27/741.96 = 313.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.27x = 741.96 × 313.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.27x = 232,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,248.32/495.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.93

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