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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.71, 494.65 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.71, 494.65 and 98.59 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.71 : 494.65 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.71/494.65 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.71x = 494.65 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.71x = 48,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,766.06/329.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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