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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 745.11 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 745.11 and 280.16 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 745.11 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/745.11 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 745.11 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 208,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,750.02/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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