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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.48, 743.82 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.48, 743.82 and 332.64 is: 499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.48 : 743.82 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.48/743.82 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.48x = 743.82 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.48x = 247,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,424.28/495.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.36

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