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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.61, 746.82 and 324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.61, 746.82 and 324.67 is: 486.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.61 : 746.82 = 324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.61/746.82 = 324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.61x = 746.82 × 324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.61x = 242,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,470.05/498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.29

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