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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.76, 746.01 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.76, 746.01 and 281.46 is: 421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.76 : 746.01 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.76/746.01 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.76x = 746.01 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.76x = 209,971.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,971.97/497.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.83

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