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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.18, 744.62 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.18, 744.62 and 435.67 is: 652.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.18 : 744.62 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.18/744.62 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.18x = 744.62 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.18x = 324,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,409.37/497.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.50

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