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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.56, 746.28 and 291.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.56, 746.28 and 291.70 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.56 : 746.28 = 291.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.56/746.28 = 291.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.56x = 746.28 × 291.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.56x = 217,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,689.88/497.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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