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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.66, 748.01 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.66, 748.01 and 305.88 is: 458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.66 : 748.01 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.66/748.01 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.66x = 748.01 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.66x = 228,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,801.30/498.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.83

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