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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.02, 849.86 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.02, 849.86 and 498.68 is: 747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.02 : 849.86 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.02/849.86 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.02x = 849.86 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.02x = 423,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,808.18/567.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.43

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