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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.42, 746.96 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.42, 746.96 and 475.20 is: 712.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.42 : 746.96 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.42/746.96 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.42x = 746.96 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.42x = 354,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,953.02/498.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.16

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