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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 743.35 and 429.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 743.35 and 429.15 is: 642.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 743.35 = 429.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/743.35 = 429.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 743.35 × 429.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 319,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,008.65/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.01

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