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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.03, 747.45 and 209.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.03, 747.45 and 209.67 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.03 : 747.45 = 209.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.03/747.45 = 209.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.03x = 747.45 × 209.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.03x = 156,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,715.45/498.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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