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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 747.63 and 325.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 747.63 and 325.30 is: 487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 747.63 = 325.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/747.63 = 325.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 747.63 × 325.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 243,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,204.04/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.44

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