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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.64, 744.72 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.64, 744.72 and 291.28 is: 436.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.64 : 744.72 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.64/744.72 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.64x = 744.72 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.64x = 216,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,922.04/496.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.78

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