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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.95, 745.02 and 334.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.95, 745.02 and 334.14 is: 500.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.95 : 745.02 = 334.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.95/745.02 = 334.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.95x = 745.02 × 334.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.95x = 248,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,940.98/496.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.94

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