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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.37, 747.86 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.37, 747.86 and 315.51 is: 473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.37 : 747.86 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.37/747.86 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.37x = 747.86 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.37x = 235,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,955.73/498.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.45

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