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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.86, 746.87 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.86, 746.87 and 396.30 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.86 : 746.87 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.86/746.87 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.86x = 746.87 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.86x = 295,984.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,984.58/498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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