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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.18, 745.14 and 280.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.18, 745.14 and 280.64 is: 420.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.18 : 745.14 = 280.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.18/745.14 = 280.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.18x = 745.14 × 280.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.18x = 209,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,116.09/497.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.60

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