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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.88, 744.55 and 485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.88, 744.55 and 485.92 is: 725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.88 : 744.55 = 485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.88/744.55 = 485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.88x = 744.55 × 485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.88x = 361,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,792.95/498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.21

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