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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 747.64 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 747.64 and 466.19 is: 699.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 747.64 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/747.64 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 747.64 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 348,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,542.29/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.13

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