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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 750.49 and 483.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 750.49 and 483.80 is: 724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 750.49 = 483.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/750.49 = 483.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 750.49 × 483.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 363,087.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,087.06/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.58

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