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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.63 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.63 and 302.28 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.63 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.63 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.63 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 225,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,389.04/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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