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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 748.42 and 487.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 748.42 and 487.44 is: 730.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 748.42 = 487.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/748.42 = 487.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 748.42 × 487.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 364,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,809.84/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.09

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