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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 747.48 and 282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 747.48 and 282.44 is: 423.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 747.48 = 282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/747.48 = 282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 747.48 × 282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 211,118.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,118.25/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.25

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