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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 744.72 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 744.72 and 279.46 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 744.72 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/744.72 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 744.72 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 208,119.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,119.45/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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