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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.10, 748.35 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.10, 748.35 and 445.30 is: 669.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.10 : 748.35 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.10/748.35 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.10x = 748.35 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.10x = 333,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,240.26/498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.02

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