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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.53, 746.16 and 314.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.53, 746.16 and 314.61 is: 471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.53 : 746.16 = 314.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.53/746.16 = 314.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.53x = 746.16 × 314.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.53x = 234,749.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,749.40/497.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.83

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