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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 743.91 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 743.91 and 290.72 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 743.91 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/743.91 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 743.91 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 216,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,265.80/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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