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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.69, 743.82 and 313.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.69, 743.82 and 313.14 is: 469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.69 : 743.82 = 313.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.69/743.82 = 313.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.69x = 743.82 × 313.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.69x = 232,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,919.79/495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.89

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