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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.69, 748.47 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.69, 748.47 and 292.97 is: 439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.69 : 748.47 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.69/748.47 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.69x = 748.47 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.69x = 219,275.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,275.51/498.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.70

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