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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.79, 747.94 and 293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.79, 747.94 and 293.45 is: 440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.79 : 747.94 = 293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.79/747.94 = 293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.79x = 747.94 × 293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.79x = 219,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,482.99/498.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.03

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