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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 743.62 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 743.62 and 398.26 is: 598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 743.62 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/743.62 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 743.62 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 296,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,154.41/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.68

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