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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.13, 747 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.13, 747 and 292.75 is: 439.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.13 : 747 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.13/747 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.13x = 747 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.13x = 218,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,684.25/498.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.01

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