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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 750.91 and 497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 750.91 and 497.10 is: 747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 750.91 = 497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/750.91 = 497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 750.91 × 497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 373,277.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,277.36/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.26

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