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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.08 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.08 and 280.54 is: 420.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.08 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.08 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.08 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 209,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,024.74/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.51

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