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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.94, 743.56 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.94, 743.56 and 398.14 is: 596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.94 : 743.56 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.94/743.56 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.94x = 743.56 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.94x = 296,040.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,040.98/495.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.93

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