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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.97, 745.97 and 302.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.97, 745.97 and 302.73 is: 453.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.97 : 745.97 = 302.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.97/745.97 = 302.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.97x = 745.97 × 302.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.97x = 225,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,825.98/497.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.49

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