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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.22, 747.45 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.22, 747.45 and 306.06 is: 460.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.22 : 747.45 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.22/747.45 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.22x = 747.45 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.22x = 228,764.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,764.55/497.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.09

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