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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.53 : 746.84 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.53/746.84 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.53x = 746.84 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.53x = 289,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,348.22/498.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.40

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