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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 744.03 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 744.03 and 453.87 is: 679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 744.03 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/744.03 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 744.03 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 337,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,692.90/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.28

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