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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 775.59 and 498.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 775.59 and 498.50 is: 746.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 775.59 = 498.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/775.59 = 498.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 775.59 × 498.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 386,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,631.62/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.91

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