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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.14, 749.78 and 482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.14, 749.78 and 482.74 is: 725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.14 : 749.78 = 482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.14/749.78 = 482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.14x = 749.78 × 482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.14x = 361,948.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,948.80/499.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.14

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