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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.46, 744.45 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.46, 744.45 and 399.72 is: 598.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.46 : 744.45 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.46/744.45 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.46x = 744.45 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.46x = 297,571.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,571.55/497.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.18

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