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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 748.43 and 482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 748.43 and 482.42 is: 722.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 748.43 = 482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/748.43 = 482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 748.43 × 482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 361,058.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,058.87/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.52

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