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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.93, 746.91 and 279.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.93, 746.91 and 279.95 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.93 : 746.91 = 279.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.93/746.91 = 279.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.93x = 746.91 × 279.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.93x = 209,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,093.72/497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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