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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.87, 494.73 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.87, 494.73 and 98.77 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.87 : 494.73 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.87/494.73 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.87x = 494.73 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.87x = 48,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,864.48/329.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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