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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 747.59 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 747.59 and 281.93 is: 423.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 747.59 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/747.59 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 747.59 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 210,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,762.90/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.05

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