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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 748.37 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 748.37 and 315.80 is: 473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 748.37 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/748.37 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 748.37 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 236,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,329.93/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.65

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