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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.32, 747.02 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.32, 747.02 and 457.32 is: 685.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.32 : 747.02 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.32/747.02 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.32x = 747.02 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.32x = 341,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,627.19/498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.56

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