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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.90, 747.33 and 462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.90, 747.33 and 462.45 is: 692.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.90 : 747.33 = 462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.90/747.33 = 462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.90x = 747.33 × 462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.90x = 345,602.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,602.76/498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.73

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