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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.07, 744.95 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.07, 744.95 and 204.22 is: 306.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.07 : 744.95 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.07/744.95 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.07x = 744.95 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.07x = 152,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131.83/497.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.06

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