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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.93, 748.39 and 485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.93, 748.39 and 485.26 is: 727.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.93 : 748.39 = 485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.93/748.39 = 485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.93x = 748.39 × 485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.93x = 363,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,161.56/498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.89

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