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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 747.04 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 747.04 and 190.02 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 747.04 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/747.04 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 747.04 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 141,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,952.54/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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