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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.22 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.22 and 323.92 is: 485.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.22 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.22 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.22 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 241,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,391.66/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.62

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