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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 533.64, 801.96 and 498.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 533.64, 801.96 and 498.54 is: 749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    533.64 : 801.96 = 498.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    533.64/801.96 = 498.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    533.64x = 801.96 × 498.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    533.64x = 399,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,809.14/533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.21

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