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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.14, 746.79 and 324.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.14, 746.79 and 324.39 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.14 : 746.79 = 324.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.14/746.79 = 324.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.14x = 746.79 × 324.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.14x = 242,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,251.21/498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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