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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.12, 748.23 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.12, 748.23 and 484.44 is: 727.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.12 : 748.23 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.12/748.23 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.12x = 748.23 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.12x = 362,472.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,472.54/498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.68

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