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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.03, 743.22 and 303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.03, 743.22 and 303.25 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.03 : 743.22 = 303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.03/743.22 = 303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.03x = 743.22 × 303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.03x = 225,381.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,381.47/496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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