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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 742.94 and 470.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 742.94 and 470.69 is: 701.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 742.94 = 470.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/742.94 = 470.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 742.94 × 470.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 349,694.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,694.43/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.30

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