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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 746.54 and 302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 746.54 and 302.98 is: 454.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 746.54 = 302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/746.54 = 302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 746.54 × 302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 226,186.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,186.69/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.24

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