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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.15, 747.58 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.15, 747.58 and 455.12 is: 683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.15 : 747.58 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.15/747.58 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.15x = 747.58 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.15x = 340,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,237.39/498.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.00

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