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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.29, 744.15 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.29, 744.15 and 279.02 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.29 : 744.15 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.29/744.15 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.29x = 744.15 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.29x = 207,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,632.73/495.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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