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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.64, 750.53 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.64, 750.53 and 483.24 is: 725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.64 : 750.53 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.64/750.53 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.64x = 750.53 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.64x = 362,686.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,686.12/499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.89

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