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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.62, 746.98 and 429.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.62, 746.98 and 429.46 is: 643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.62 : 746.98 = 429.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.62/746.98 = 429.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.62x = 746.98 × 429.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.62x = 320,798.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,798.03/498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.37

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