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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 746.44 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 746.44 and 434.64 is: 650.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 746.44 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/746.44 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 746.44 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 324,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,432.68/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.64

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