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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 748.12 and 293.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 748.12 and 293.51 is: 440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 748.12 = 293.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/748.12 = 293.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 748.12 × 293.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 219,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,580.70/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.45

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