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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.34, 742.48 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.34, 742.48 and 322.14 is: 482.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.34 : 742.48 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.34/742.48 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.34x = 742.48 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.34x = 239,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,178.67/495.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.85

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