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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.49, 748.12 and 345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.49, 748.12 and 345.49 is: 518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.49 : 748.12 = 345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.49/748.12 = 345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.49x = 748.12 × 345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.49x = 258,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,467.98/498.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.50

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