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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.85, 744.63 and 498.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.85, 744.63 and 498.84 is: 688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.85 : 744.63 = 498.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.85/744.63 = 498.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.85x = 744.63 × 498.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.85x = 371,447.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,447.51/539.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.06

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