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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.11, 744.35 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.11, 744.35 and 301.51 is: 452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.11 : 744.35 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.11/744.35 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.11x = 744.35 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.11x = 224,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,428.21/496.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.37

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