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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 749.27 and 282.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 749.27 and 282.43 is: 424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 749.27 = 282.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/749.27 = 282.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 749.27 × 282.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 211,614.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,614.91/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.33

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