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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.73, 743.76 and 310.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.73, 743.76 and 310.75 is: 466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.73 : 743.76 = 310.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.73/743.76 = 310.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.73x = 743.76 × 310.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.73x = 231,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,121.73/495.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.22

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