Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.53, 746.84 and 387.43
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 498.53, 746.84 and 387.43 is: 580.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
498.53 : 746.84 = 387.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
498.53/746.84 = 387.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
498.53x = 746.84 × 387.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
498.53x = 289,348.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,348.22/498.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 580.40
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