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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 747.95 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 747.95 and 303.93 is: 455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 747.95 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/747.95 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 747.95 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 227,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,324.44/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.67

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