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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 748.41 and 397.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 748.41 and 397.02 is: 596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 748.41 = 397.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/748.41 = 397.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 748.41 × 397.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 297,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,133.74/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.01

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