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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.12, 745.96 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.12, 745.96 and 204.56 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.12 : 745.96 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.12/745.96 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.12x = 745.96 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.12x = 152,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,593.58/497.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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