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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.94, 746.81 and 289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.94, 746.81 and 289.58 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.94 : 746.81 = 289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.94/746.81 = 289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.94x = 746.81 × 289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.94x = 216,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,256.06/497.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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