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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.46, 746.71 and 381.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.46, 746.71 and 381.46 is: 571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.46 : 746.71 = 381.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.46/746.71 = 381.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.46x = 746.71 × 381.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.46x = 284,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,837.18/498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.44

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