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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.57, 747.80 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.57, 747.80 and 290.46 is: 435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.57 : 747.80 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.57/747.80 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.57x = 747.80 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.57x = 217,201.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,201.52/498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.65

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