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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 741.87 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 741.87 and 302.74 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 741.87 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/741.87 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 741.87 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 224,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,593.72/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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