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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.03, 743.94 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.03, 743.94 and 313.18 is: 469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.03 : 743.94 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.03/743.94 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.03x = 743.94 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.03x = 232,987.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,987.13/496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.70

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