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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.48, 747.36 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.48, 747.36 and 312.96 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.48 : 747.36 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.48/747.36 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.48x = 747.36 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.48x = 233,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,893.79/497.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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