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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 747.03 and 325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 747.03 and 325.18 is: 487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 747.03 = 325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/747.03 = 325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 747.03 × 325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 242,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,915.48/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.41

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