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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.38, 748.94 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.38, 748.94 and 467.28 is: 702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.38 : 748.94 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.38/748.94 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.38x = 748.94 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.38x = 349,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,962.35/498.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.21

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