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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.47, 744.84 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.47, 744.84 and 280.11 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.47 : 744.84 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.47/744.84 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.47x = 744.84 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.47x = 208,637.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,637.13/496.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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