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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.70, 743.83 and 464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.70, 743.83 and 464.68 is: 693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.70 : 743.83 = 464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.70/743.83 = 464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.70x = 743.83 × 464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.70x = 345,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,642.92/498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.09

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