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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 748.20 and 412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 748.20 and 412.40 is: 618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 748.20 = 412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/748.20 = 412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 748.20 × 412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 308,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,557.68/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.60

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