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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.69, 747.76 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.69, 747.76 and 201.94 is: 302.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.69 : 747.76 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.69/747.76 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.69x = 747.76 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.69x = 150,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,998.92/498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.79

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