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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 748.98 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 748.98 and 304.38 is: 456.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 748.98 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/748.98 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 748.98 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 227,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,974.53/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.90

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