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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.40, 744.87 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.40, 744.87 and 280.56 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.40 : 744.87 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.40/744.87 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.40x = 744.87 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.40x = 208,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,980.73/497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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