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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 746.88 and 254.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 746.88 and 254.62 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 746.88 = 254.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/746.88 = 254.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 746.88 × 254.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 190,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,170.59/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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