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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.13, 744.19 and 279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.13, 744.19 and 279.70 is: 419.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.13 : 744.19 = 279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.13/744.19 = 279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.13x = 744.19 × 279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.13x = 208,151.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,151.57/496.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.55

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