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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.44, 746.84 and 254.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.44, 746.84 and 254.63 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.44 : 746.84 = 254.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.44/746.84 = 254.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.44x = 746.84 × 254.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.44x = 190,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,162.86/498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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