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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 747.53 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 747.53 and 483.30 is: 724.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 747.53 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/747.53 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 747.53 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 361,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,278.83/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.96

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