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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 748.08 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 748.08 and 315.93 is: 473.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 748.08 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/748.08 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 748.08 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 236,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,340.91/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.84

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