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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 746.01 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 746.01 and 281.88 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 746.01 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/746.01 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 746.01 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 210,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,285.30/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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