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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 744.62 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 744.62 and 323.55 is: 484.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 744.62 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/744.62 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 744.62 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 240,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,920.18/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.77

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