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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 910.96 and 498.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 910.96 and 498.56 is: 746.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 910.96 = 498.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/910.96 = 498.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 910.96 × 498.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 454,168.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,168.22/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.79

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