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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.67, 747.63 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.67, 747.63 and 190.49 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.67 : 747.63 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.67/747.63 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.67x = 747.63 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.67x = 142,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,412.30/498.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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