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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.43, 747.46 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.43, 747.46 and 190.32 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.43 : 747.46 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.43/747.46 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.43x = 747.46 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.43x = 142,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,256.59/498.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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