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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.98, 743.39 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.98, 743.39 and 399.09 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.98 : 743.39 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.98/743.39 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.98x = 743.39 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.98x = 296,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,677.52/495.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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