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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 743.34 and 322.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 743.34 and 322.04 is: 483.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 743.34 = 322.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/743.34 = 322.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 743.34 × 322.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 239,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,385.21/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.24

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