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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.63, 747.40 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.63, 747.40 and 472.99 is: 708.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.63 : 747.40 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.63/747.40 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.63x = 747.40 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.63x = 353,512.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,512.73/498.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.97

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