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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.79, 746.67 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.79, 746.67 and 291.72 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.79 : 746.67 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.79/746.67 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.79x = 746.67 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.79x = 217,818.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,818.57/497.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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