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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.74, 747.72 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.74, 747.72 and 303.24 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.74 : 747.72 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.74/747.72 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.74x = 747.72 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.74x = 226,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,738.61/497.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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