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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.94, 748.46 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.94, 748.46 and 206.38 is: 309.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.94 : 748.46 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.94/748.46 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.94x = 748.46 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.94x = 154,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,467.17/498.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.59

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