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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.17, 746.81 and 209.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.17, 746.81 and 209.45 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.17 : 746.81 = 209.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.17/746.81 = 209.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.17x = 746.81 × 209.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.17x = 156,419.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,419.35/498.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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