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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.21, 747.60 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.21, 747.60 and 281.94 is: 423.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.21 : 747.60 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.21/747.60 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.21x = 747.60 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.21x = 210,778.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,778.34/498.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.07

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