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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.68, 747.62 and 290.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.68, 747.62 and 290.42 is: 435.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.68 : 747.62 = 290.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.68/747.62 = 290.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.68x = 747.62 × 290.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.68x = 217,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,123.80/498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.40

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