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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.41, 747.96 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.41, 747.96 and 206.17 is: 309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.41 : 747.96 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.41/747.96 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.41x = 747.96 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.41x = 154,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,209.98/498.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.40

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