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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.72, 744.74 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.72, 744.74 and 331.95 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.72 : 744.74 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.72/744.74 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.72x = 744.74 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.72x = 247,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,216.44/496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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