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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489.26, 733.98 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489.26, 733.98 and 398.76 is: 598.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489.26 : 733.98 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489.26/733.98 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489.26x = 733.98 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489.26x = 292,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,681.86/489.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.21

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