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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.78, 755.52 and 498.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.78, 755.52 and 498.46 is: 749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.78 : 755.52 = 498.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.78/755.52 = 498.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.78x = 755.52 × 498.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.78x = 376,596.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,596.50/502.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.03

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