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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 746.62 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 746.62 and 280.67 is: 420.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 746.62 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/746.62 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 746.62 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 209,549.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,549.40/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.66

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