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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.29, 747.44 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.29, 747.44 and 151.63 is: 227.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.29 : 747.44 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.29/747.44 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.29x = 747.44 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.29x = 113,334.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,334.33/498.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.45

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