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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.27, 893.43 and 498.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.27, 893.43 and 498.37 is: 747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.27 : 893.43 = 498.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.27/893.43 = 498.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.27x = 893.43 × 498.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.27x = 445,258.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,258.71/595.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.99

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