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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 685.44 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 685.44 and 472.32 is: 649.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 685.44 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/685.44 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 685.44 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 323,747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,747.02/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.78

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