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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.06, 746.51 and 440.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.06, 746.51 and 440.39 is: 660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.06 : 746.51 = 440.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.06/746.51 = 440.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.06x = 746.51 × 440.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.06x = 328,757.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,757.90/498.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.08

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