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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 746.14 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 746.14 and 315.06 is: 472.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 746.14 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/746.14 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 746.14 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 235,083.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,083.28/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.00

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