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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.96, 743.60 and 429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.96, 743.60 and 429.28 is: 642.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.96 : 743.60 = 429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.96/743.60 = 429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.96x = 743.60 × 429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.96x = 319,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,212.61/496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.33

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