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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.78, 746.90 and 484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.78, 746.90 and 484.19 is: 725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.78 : 746.90 = 484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.78/746.90 = 484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.78x = 746.90 × 484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.78x = 361,635.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,635.36/498.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.04

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