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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.57, 746.40 and 324.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.57, 746.40 and 324.75 is: 486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.57 : 746.40 = 324.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.57/746.40 = 324.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.57x = 746.40 × 324.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.57x = 242,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,393.40/498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.18

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