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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.87, 745.61 and 314.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.87, 745.61 and 314.01 is: 471.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.87 : 745.61 = 314.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.87/745.61 = 314.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.87x = 745.61 × 314.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.87x = 234,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,127.43/496.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.21

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