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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.92, 803.45 and 498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.92, 803.45 and 498.29 is: 742.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.92 : 803.45 = 498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.92/803.45 = 498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.92x = 803.45 × 498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.92x = 400,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,348.33/538.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.87

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