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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 746.66 and 411.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.53, 746.66 and 411.65 is: 616.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 746.66 = 411.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/746.66 = 411.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 746.66 × 411.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 307,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,362.59/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.54

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