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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.76, 743.64 and 303.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.76, 743.64 and 303.34 is: 455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.76 : 743.64 = 303.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.76/743.64 = 303.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.76x = 743.64 × 303.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.76x = 225,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,575.76/495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.01

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