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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.85, 748.02 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.85, 748.02 and 290.68 is: 435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.85 : 748.02 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.85/748.02 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.85x = 748.02 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.85x = 217,434.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,434.22/498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.87

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