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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 747.15 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 747.15 and 292.74 is: 438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 747.15 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/747.15 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 747.15 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 218,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,720.69/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.50

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