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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.14, 747.24 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.14, 747.24 and 466.12 is: 699.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.14 : 747.24 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.14/747.24 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.14x = 747.24 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.14x = 348,303.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,303.51/498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.21

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