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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.14, 801.81 and 498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.14, 801.81 and 498.90 is: 748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.14 : 801.81 = 498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.14/801.81 = 498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.14x = 801.81 × 498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.14x = 400,023.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,023.01/534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.92

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