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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.88, 744.52 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.88, 744.52 and 428.08 is: 641.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.88 : 744.52 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.88/744.52 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.88x = 744.52 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.88x = 318,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,714.12/496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.43

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