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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 746.10 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 746.10 and 416.28 is: 623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 746.10 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/746.10 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 746.10 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 310,586.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,586.51/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.22

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