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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.89, 743.57 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.89, 743.57 and 290.96 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.89 : 743.57 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.89/743.57 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.89x = 743.57 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.89x = 216,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,347.67/495.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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