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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.54, 750.13 and 485.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.54, 750.13 and 485.75 is: 727.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.54 : 750.13 = 485.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.54/750.13 = 485.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.54x = 750.13 × 485.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.54x = 364,376.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,376.31/500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.97

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