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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 743.76 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 743.76 and 455.04 is: 679.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 743.76 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/743.76 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 743.76 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 338,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,440.55/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.27

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