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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.32, 744.26 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.32, 744.26 and 302.22 is: 452.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.32 : 744.26 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.32/744.26 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.32x = 744.26 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.32x = 224,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,930.26/497.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.28

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