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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.98, 744.66 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.98, 744.66 and 291.24 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.98 : 744.66 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.98/744.66 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.98x = 744.66 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.98x = 216,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,874.78/496.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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