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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 747.30 and 426.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 747.30 and 426.80 is: 639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 747.30 = 426.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/747.30 = 426.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 747.30 × 426.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 318,947.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,947.64/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.43

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