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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 760.49 and 498.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 760.49 and 498.65 is: 748.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 760.49 = 498.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/760.49 = 498.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 760.49 × 498.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 379,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,212.04/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.20

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