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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.04, 837.72 and 498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.04, 837.72 and 498.28 is: 746.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.04 : 837.72 = 498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.04/837.72 = 498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.04x = 837.72 × 498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.04x = 417,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,419.12/559.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.67

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