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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.53, 743.97 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.53, 743.97 and 303.75 is: 455.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.53 : 743.97 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.53/743.97 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.53x = 743.97 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.53x = 225,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,980.89/496.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.12

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