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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.44, 747.76 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.44, 747.76 and 190.28 is: 285.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.44 : 747.76 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.44/747.76 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.44x = 747.76 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.44x = 142,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,283.77/498.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.46

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