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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.99, 749.04 and 210.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.99, 749.04 and 210.63 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.99 : 749.04 = 210.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.99/749.04 = 210.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.99x = 749.04 × 210.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.99x = 157,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,770.30/498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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