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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.81, 745.22 and 292.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.81, 745.22 and 292.80 is: 439.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.81 : 745.22 = 292.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.81/745.22 = 292.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.81x = 745.22 × 292.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.81x = 218,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,198.95/496.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.20

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