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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 747.08 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 747.08 and 303.11 is: 454.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 747.08 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/747.08 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 747.08 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 226,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,442.17/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.65

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