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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 746.24 and 312.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 746.24 and 312.52 is: 468.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 746.24 = 312.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/746.24 = 312.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 746.24 × 312.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 233,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,214.29/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.09

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