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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 747.77 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 747.77 and 460.08 is: 690.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 747.77 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/747.77 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 747.77 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 344,031.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,031.72/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.37

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