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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.01, 747.31 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.01, 747.31 and 279.13 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.01 : 747.31 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.01/747.31 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.01x = 747.31 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.01x = 208,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,595.94/498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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