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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 746.79 and 428.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 746.79 and 428.42 is: 641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 746.79 = 428.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/746.79 = 428.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 746.79 × 428.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 319,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,936.04/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.65

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