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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 685.49 and 399.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 685.49 and 399.93 is: 550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 685.49 = 399.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/685.49 = 399.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 685.49 × 399.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 274,143.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,143.45/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.06

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