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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 747.03 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 747.03 and 290.14 is: 434.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 747.03 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/747.03 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 747.03 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 216,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,741.42/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.52

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