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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.47, 748.02 and 209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.47, 748.02 and 209.91 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.47 : 748.02 = 209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.47/748.02 = 209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.47x = 748.02 × 209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.47x = 157,016.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,016.88/498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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