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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.72, 747.39 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.72, 747.39 and 306.56 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.72 : 747.39 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.72/747.39 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.72x = 747.39 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.72x = 229,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,119.88/497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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