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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 747.03 and 315.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 747.03 and 315.86 is: 473.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 747.03 = 315.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/747.03 = 315.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 747.03 × 315.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 235,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,956.90/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.45

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