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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.27, 743.46 and 314.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.27, 743.46 and 314.02 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.27 : 743.46 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.27/743.46 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.27x = 743.46 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.27x = 233,461.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,461.31/496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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