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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 748.39 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 748.39 and 316.70 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 748.39 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/748.39 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 748.39 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 237,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,015.11/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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