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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 794.96 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 794.96 and 498.28 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 794.96 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/794.96 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 794.96 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 396,112.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,112.67/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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