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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.18, 744.34 and 320.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.18, 744.34 and 320.62 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.18 : 744.34 = 320.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.18/744.34 = 320.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.18x = 744.34 × 320.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.18x = 238,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,650.29/496.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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