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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.07, 746.83 and 335.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.07, 746.83 and 335.26 is: 502.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.07 : 746.83 = 335.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.07/746.83 = 335.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.07x = 746.83 × 335.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.07x = 250,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,382.23/498.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.70

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