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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 747.94 and 325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 747.94 and 325.54 is: 488.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 747.94 = 325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/747.94 = 325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 747.94 × 325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 243,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,484.39/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.13

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