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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.52, 744.53 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.52, 744.53 and 291.15 is: 436.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.52 : 744.53 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.52/744.53 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.52x = 744.53 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.52x = 216,769.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,769.91/496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.58

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