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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.79, 743.78 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.79, 743.78 and 290.39 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.79 : 743.78 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.79/743.78 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.79x = 743.78 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.79x = 215,983.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,983.28/495.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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