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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 748.70 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 748.70 and 206.66 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 748.70 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/748.70 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 748.70 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 154,727.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,727.96/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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