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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.22, 746.52 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.22, 746.52 and 479.26 is: 718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.22 : 746.52 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.22/746.52 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.22x = 746.52 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.22x = 357,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,777.18/498.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.11

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