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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.98, 1,395.39 and 498.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.98, 1,395.39 and 498.02 is: 746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.98 : 1,395.39 = 498.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.98/1,395.39 = 498.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.98x = 1,395.39 × 498.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.98x = 694,932.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,932.13/930.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.45

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