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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.68, 744.76 and 291.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.68, 744.76 and 291.65 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.68 : 744.76 = 291.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.68/744.76 = 291.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.68x = 744.76 × 291.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.68x = 217,209.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,209.25/496.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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