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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.89, 744.93 and 291.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.89, 744.93 and 291.69 is: 437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.89 : 744.93 = 291.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.89/744.93 = 291.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.89x = 744.93 × 291.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.89x = 217,288.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,288.63/496.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.30

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