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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 746.76 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 746.76 and 437.04 is: 655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 746.76 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/746.76 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 746.76 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 326,363.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,363.99/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.03

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