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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 745.77 and 399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 745.77 and 399.44 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 745.77 = 399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/745.77 = 399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 745.77 × 399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 297,890.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,890.37/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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