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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 747.09 and 294.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 747.09 and 294.05 is: 441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 747.09 = 294.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/747.09 = 294.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 747.09 × 294.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 219,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,681.81/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.08

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