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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 746.06 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 746.06 and 400.28 is: 599.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 746.06 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/746.06 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 746.06 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 298,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,632.90/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.35

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