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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 747.45 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 747.45 and 302.64 is: 454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 747.45 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/747.45 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 747.45 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 226,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,208.27/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.12

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