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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.61, 747.92 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.61, 747.92 and 206.07 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.61 : 747.92 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.61/747.92 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.61x = 747.92 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.61x = 154,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,123.87/498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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