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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.27, 747.66 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.27, 747.66 and 205.99 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.27 : 747.66 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.27/747.66 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.27x = 747.66 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.27x = 154,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,010.48/498.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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