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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 747.10 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 747.10 and 281.61 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 747.10 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/747.10 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 747.10 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 210,390.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,390.83/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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