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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 743.62 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 743.62 and 301.02 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 743.62 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/743.62 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 743.62 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 223,847.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,847.79/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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