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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.16, 747.59 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.16, 747.59 and 481.86 is: 721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.16 : 747.59 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.16/747.59 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.16x = 747.59 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.16x = 360,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,231.81/499.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.68

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