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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.16, 746.78 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.16, 746.78 and 315.02 is: 472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.16 : 746.78 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.16/746.78 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.16x = 746.78 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.16x = 235,250.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,250.64/498.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.24

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