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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 746.78 and 480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 746.78 and 480.09 is: 718.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 746.78 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/746.78 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 746.78 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 358,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,519.21/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.75

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