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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 744.30 and 341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 744.30 and 341.48 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 744.30 = 341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/744.30 = 341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 744.30 × 341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 254,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,163.56/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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