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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.14, 744.87 and 314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.14, 744.87 and 314.74 is: 471.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.14 : 744.87 = 314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.14/744.87 = 314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.14x = 744.87 × 314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.14x = 234,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,440.38/497.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.58

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