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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 744.26 and 313.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 744.26 and 313.72 is: 470.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 744.26 = 313.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/744.26 = 313.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 744.26 × 313.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 233,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,489.25/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.02

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