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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.65, 861.42 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.65, 861.42 and 498.88 is: 746.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.65 : 861.42 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.65/861.42 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.65x = 861.42 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.65x = 429,745.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,745.21/575.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.54

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