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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.84, 747.70 and 325.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.84, 747.70 and 325.84 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.84 : 747.70 = 325.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.84/747.70 = 325.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.84x = 747.70 × 325.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.84x = 243,630.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,630.57/498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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