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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 748.89 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 748.89 and 293.58 is: 440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 748.89 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/748.89 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 748.89 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 219,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,859.13/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.77

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