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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 744.18 and 485.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 744.18 and 485.67 is: 724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 744.18 = 485.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/744.18 = 485.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 744.18 × 485.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 361,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,425.90/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.84

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