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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.78, 760.41 and 498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.78, 760.41 and 498.59 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.78 : 760.41 = 498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.78/760.41 = 498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.78x = 760.41 × 498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.78x = 379,131.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,131.89/506.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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