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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.26, 744.12 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.26, 744.12 and 304.02 is: 455.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.26 : 744.12 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.26/744.12 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.26x = 744.12 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.26x = 226,227.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,227.36/496.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.86

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