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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 747.30 and 325.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 747.30 and 325.04 is: 487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 747.30 = 325.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/747.30 = 325.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 747.30 × 325.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 242,902.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,902.39/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.03

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