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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.44, 744.84 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.44, 744.84 and 304.20 is: 456.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.44 : 744.84 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.44/744.84 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.44x = 744.84 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.44x = 226,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,580.33/496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.41

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