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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.52, 750.14 and 436.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.52, 750.14 and 436.48 is: 658.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.52 : 750.14 = 436.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.52/750.14 = 436.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.52x = 750.14 × 436.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.52x = 327,421.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,421.11/497.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.11

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