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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.99, 748.52 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.99, 748.52 and 437.70 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.99 : 748.52 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.99/748.52 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.99x = 748.52 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.99x = 327,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,628.23/498.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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