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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.13, 749.25 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.13, 749.25 and 481.86 is: 721.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.13 : 749.25 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.13/749.25 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.13x = 749.25 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.13x = 361,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,033.61/500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.88

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