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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.30, 746.73 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.30, 746.73 and 281.94 is: 422.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.30 : 746.73 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.30/746.73 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.30x = 746.73 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.30x = 210,533.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,533.06/498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.50

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