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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.48, 748.08 and 426.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.48, 748.08 and 426.72 is: 640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.48 : 748.08 = 426.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.48/748.08 = 426.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.48x = 748.08 × 426.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.48x = 319,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,220.70/498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.39

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