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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.97, 744.21 and 331.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.97, 744.21 and 331.55 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.97 : 744.21 = 331.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.97/744.21 = 331.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.97x = 744.21 × 331.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.97x = 246,741.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,741.17/495.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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