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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.94, 805.44 and 498.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.94, 805.44 and 498.66 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.94 : 805.44 = 498.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.94/805.44 = 498.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.94x = 805.44 × 498.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.94x = 401,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,640.71/536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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