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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.51, 748.58 and 494.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.51, 748.58 and 494.73 is: 742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.51 : 748.58 = 494.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.51/748.58 = 494.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.51x = 748.58 × 494.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.51x = 370,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,342.51/498.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.90

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