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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 748.08 and 427.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 748.08 and 427.26 is: 641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 748.08 = 427.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/748.08 = 427.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 748.08 × 427.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 319,624.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,624.66/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.12

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