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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.22, 744.06 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.22, 744.06 and 301.28 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.22 : 744.06 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.22/744.06 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.22x = 744.06 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.22x = 224,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,170.40/496.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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