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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 745.80 and 446.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 745.80 and 446.67 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 745.80 = 446.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/745.80 = 446.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 745.80 × 446.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 333,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,126.49/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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