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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 748.52 and 281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 748.52 and 281.93 is: 423.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 748.52 = 281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/748.52 = 281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 748.52 × 281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 211,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,029.57/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.58

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