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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.69, 494.58 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.69, 494.58 and 98.58 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.69 : 494.58 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.69/494.58 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.69x = 494.58 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.69x = 48,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,755.70/329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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