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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.77, 747.62 and 325.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.77, 747.62 and 325.56 is: 487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.77 : 747.62 = 325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.77/747.62 = 325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.77x = 747.62 × 325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.77x = 243,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,393.54/498.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.99

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