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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.28, 746.46 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.28, 746.46 and 354.28 is: 530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.28 : 746.46 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.28/746.46 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.28x = 746.46 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.28x = 264,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,455.85/498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.74

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