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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.79, 747.57 and 303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.79, 747.57 and 303.17 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.79 : 747.57 = 303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.79/747.57 = 303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.79x = 747.57 × 303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.79x = 226,642.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,642.67/498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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