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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.88, 746.34 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.88, 746.34 and 314.82 is: 471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.88 : 746.34 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.88/746.34 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.88x = 746.34 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.88x = 234,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,962.76/497.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.93

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