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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.97, 755.16 and 484.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.97, 755.16 and 484.99 is: 726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.97 : 755.16 = 484.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.97/755.16 = 484.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.97x = 755.16 × 484.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.97x = 366,245.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,245.05/503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.72

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