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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.28, 746 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.28, 746 and 281.10 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.28 : 746 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.28/746 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.28x = 746 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.28x = 209,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,700.60/497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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