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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 746.86 and 292.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 746.86 and 292.49 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 746.86 = 292.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/746.86 = 292.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 746.86 × 292.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 218,447.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,447.42/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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