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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.08, 804.16 and 498.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.08, 804.16 and 498.18 is: 748.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.08 : 804.16 = 498.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.08/804.16 = 498.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.08x = 804.16 × 498.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.08x = 400,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,616.43/535.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.70

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