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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 746.84 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 746.84 and 302.76 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 746.84 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/746.84 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 746.84 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 226,114.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,114.04/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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