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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.30 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.30 and 311.52 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.30 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.30 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.30 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 232,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,175.86/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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