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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 746.57 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 746.57 and 400.32 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 746.57 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/746.57 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 746.57 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 298,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,869.54/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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