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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.65, 747.33 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.65, 747.33 and 279.27 is: 418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.65 : 747.33 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.65/747.33 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.65x = 747.33 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.65x = 208,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,706.85/498.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.54

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