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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 747.27 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 747.27 and 315.72 is: 473.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 747.27 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/747.27 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 747.27 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 235,928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,928.08/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.01

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