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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 747.27 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 747.27 and 481.65 is: 721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 747.27 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/747.27 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 747.27 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 359,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,922.60/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.37

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