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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.62, 743.70 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.62, 743.70 and 300.14 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.62 : 743.70 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.62/743.70 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.62x = 743.70 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.62x = 223,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,214.12/495.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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