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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.42, 1,056.48 and 498.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.42, 1,056.48 and 498.40 is: 747.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.42 : 1,056.48 = 498.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.42/1,056.48 = 498.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.42x = 1,056.48 × 498.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.42x = 526,549.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,549.63/704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.49

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