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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.45, 746.57 and 324.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.45, 746.57 and 324.59 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.45 : 746.57 = 324.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.45/746.57 = 324.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.45x = 746.57 × 324.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.45x = 242,328.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,328.61/498.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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