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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.99, 742.45 and 322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.99, 742.45 and 322.23 is: 481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.99 : 742.45 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.99/742.45 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.99x = 742.45 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.99x = 239,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,239.66/496.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.38

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