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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 747.49 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 747.49 and 316.08 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 747.49 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/747.49 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 747.49 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 236,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,266.64/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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