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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 742.16 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 742.16 and 438.08 is: 654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 742.16 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/742.16 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 742.16 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 325,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,125.45/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.12

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