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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.62, 855.26 and 498.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.62, 855.26 and 498.34 is: 748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.62 : 855.26 = 498.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.62/855.26 = 498.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.62x = 855.26 × 498.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.62x = 426,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,210.27/569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.24

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