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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 747.81 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 747.81 and 457.38 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 747.81 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/747.81 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 747.81 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 342,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,033.34/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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