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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 747.84 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 747.84 and 466.80 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 747.84 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/747.84 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 747.84 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 349,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,091.71/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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