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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.63, 745.97 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.63, 745.97 and 380.68 is: 571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.63 : 745.97 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.63/745.97 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.63x = 745.97 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.63x = 283,975.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,975.86/496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.81

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