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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 747.89 and 484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 747.89 and 484.83 is: 725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 747.89 = 484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/747.89 = 484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 747.89 × 484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 362,597.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,597.08/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.99

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