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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.78, 743.74 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.78, 743.74 and 312.96 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.78 : 743.74 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.78/743.74 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.78x = 743.74 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.78x = 232,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,760.87/495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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