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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 747.18 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 747.18 and 325.08 is: 487.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 747.18 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/747.18 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 747.18 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 242,893.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,893.27/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.33

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