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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 748.99 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 748.99 and 482.80 is: 723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 748.99 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/748.99 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 748.99 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 361,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,611.10/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.08

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