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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.28, 742.52 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.28, 742.52 and 302.84 is: 454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.28 : 742.52 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.28/742.52 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.28x = 742.52 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.28x = 224,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,864.76/495.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.02

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