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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.88, 744.86 and 334.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.88, 744.86 and 334.62 is: 501.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.88 : 744.86 = 334.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.88/744.86 = 334.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.88x = 744.86 × 334.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.88x = 249,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,245.05/496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.62

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