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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.34, 747.66 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.34, 747.66 and 300.90 is: 451.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.34 : 747.66 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.34/747.66 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.34x = 747.66 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.34x = 224,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,970.62/498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.44

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