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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.46, 1,007.75 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.46, 1,007.75 and 498.02 is: 744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.46 : 1,007.75 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.46/1,007.75 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.46x = 1,007.75 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.46x = 501,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,875.86/674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.12

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