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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.97, 748.15 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.97, 748.15 and 434.58 is: 651.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.97 : 748.15 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.97/748.15 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.97x = 748.15 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.97x = 325,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,131.03/498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.60

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