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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.34, 747.78 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.34, 747.78 and 480.16 is: 720.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.34 : 747.78 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.34/747.78 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.34x = 747.78 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.34x = 359,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,054.04/498.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.50

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